"The character of the ideal GSD is loyal, courageous,
confident and highly trainable.  A good German
Shepherd is the essence of the working and
companion dog."  Bonnie Dalzell
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This site was created and is owned and maintained by Dr. Katie Halfen Mackey.  
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permission from the site owner.  
Last updated January 15, 2012.
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Casamoko Brags:
  • Halfen's Grand Canyon of Gretchanya, RN, OFA, TC earned April 2010 (Ch. pointed)!!  Canyon earns his
    Rally Advanced in April 2011!!
  • Casamoko's Morning Star, CGC "Venus" earns her RA (Rally Advanced) title April 2010!!
  • Casamoko's Nila Blue Sky earns her BH toward her Schutzhund title!!
  • Casamoko's Northern Lights "Aurora", CGC, RN, NJP, TC, OFA H/E/C/T/DM CHIC, earns her Novice
    Agiltiy Jumpers Preferred title August 2011!!
  • Casamoko's Land of the Midnight Sun "Alaska" OFA prelim, CGC, RN, earns her Beginner Novice (BN)
    October 2011!!
  • Casamoko's Black Hills Gold "Dakota", CGC, CD, RE, NA, NAJ, NJP, NAP, TC, OFA H/E/C/T/Cerf/DM
    CHIC earns her Novice Agility Preferred title and Rally Excellent title July 2011, her CGC in October 2011,
    and her Novice Agility and Novice Agility Jumpers in December 2011!!  What a year!
Casamoko Shepherds is a professional German Shepherd Breeder located
in Rhode Island.  We strive to breed high quality German Shepherds that
come as close to the AKC standard as possible.  Health and temperament
are our main concerns and being a veterinarian makes the health part
essential.  Our dogs are all well socialized and attend training classes from
an early age.  Casamoko Shepherds strives to produce puppies that can do
it all-so far we have puppies that are competing in conformation (dog
shows), obedience, agility, rally, herding, tracking, schutzhund, and of
course many that are wonderful companions and pets.  

We typically have one to two litters of puppies a year and are not a kennel
that produces numerous litters per year and lives off of the dogs.  This is
strictly a hobby and is done with the intention of improving the breed and our
lines.  Good breeders do not make money off their dogs or puppies because
the money is put back into the dogs.  This is definitely the case at Casamoko
Shepherds, as each year we spend more on the dogs than what we make.  
This is why this is a hobby and not a profession or a business.  Thankfully
my work as a veterinarian allows me to support this hobby.

Aurora is pregnant and due early February!!  See the puppy page for more
information.  The dam is Aurora and sire is Canyon!  
Contact us to be placed on the wait list and check back soon for puppies!!  
See the Puppy page for pictures of past litters!!
Click on the German Shepherd above to learn more about finding a quality
German Shepherd breeder, questions to ask and things to look for or beware of.
 We currently have German Shepherds that reside in the following states:
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island,
Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.